Which of the following structures do viruses use to attach themselves to the host cell and help viruses enter the host cells?
A) viral spikes
B) viral tails
C) viral particles
D) viral nucleic acid

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Viral spikes, also known as glycoproteins, are structures found on the surface of many viruses. These spikes help the virus attach to specific receptors on the surface of the host cell, which allows the virus to enter the cell and begin replicating.

Which of the Following Structures Do Viruses Use to Attach